Rickys River Bar & Restaurant

There’s a few upscale restaurants in the noosa area and Ricky’s has unfortunately been missed on our hit list for quite some time. We finally made our way around and I’m so glad we did. The service was attentive, the menu touched on all the goodies and the cocktails were dressed up for the ball of the season. The oysters were fresh and the pickled ginger vinaigrette, which I was hesitant about, was actually all the rave! For seafood lovers, the blue swimmer crab brioche is a perfect snack to wet the appetite. The whole roasted baby barramundi is something to write home about. The steaks were lovely and perfectly cooked, medium rare. Definitely going to put Ricky’s in our regular restaurant rotation.

I booked a dinner for my wifes b'day. It was a Wednesday at 5:30 and I requested a nice table near the front. We were seated 3 tables back from the waterfront. I asked the waitress if there was better table available (given had booked a couple of weeks prior and requested a nice table) and was told I'd have to book months in advance for a better table. Hmmmm, there was a table of screaming kids that was in a better position but ok. Our waitress was great. But then.....she disappeared to other tables. Didn't come back. Asked for the drinks menu to be returned, then she was gone. Had to ask a passing waiter. After that, it was like we didn't exist. The food was mixed. Oysters amazing. Kingfish entre was bland. Mains mixed. My wife didn't like the coral trout dish at all, but I kind of liked it (we swapped Mains). At $70+ it looked VERY underwhelming (pic attached) But the sauce was nice, fish a little over cooked. The eye fillet was nice but nothing special. We would have liked to have ordered desert, but sat there with our empty plates and empty glasses for 25 minutes. No-one asked how our meals were, if we'd like a drink, nothing nice done for my wife's bday (which as we're adults thats not a biggy), but don't ask if it's a special occasion when someone books and not treat them special. Got up and paid. Left a $1 tip, which was $1 more than was deserved.

I still cannot get over how good Ricky’s was. We started with oysters and honestly they were the best oysters I have ever had, and I’ve had a few! Came with some vinegary condiment - I’m not really selling that I appreciate that - but it was really good! For mains I had the crab spaghetti, and if you go you absolutely have to order this. It is non negotiable. The flavour was unreal. My partner had the fish of the day which was yellow snapper, paired with the cauliflower side. We couldn’t stop talking about how incredible everything tasted. To finish we shared the cheese and crackers which were such good value at $24 for two cheeses. It came with a generous assortment of crackers, fruit toast, quince paste, fig and even raisins. Such a perfect way to end the meal. The setting was stunning. We booked a table for 4.30pm which was the perfect time for the sunset. Sitting by the window as the light changed was just beautiful. Inside, the atmosphere was warm and elegant with soft lighting from chandeliers creating such a relaxed and special feel. The staff were brilliant. So kind and attentive, constantly checking in to see if we needed anything, topping up waters and even lowering the blinds when the sun was a bit strong. Service was flawless and made the whole experience even better. It’s easy to access and there are plenty of tables, though it does get busier later in the evening. You can also get a ferry straight from the restaurant to Hastings Street which is such a fun touch, although we missed the last one when we left around 6.30pm. Yes, it is on the expensive side, but you can see exactly why. The quality, the atmosphere and the service are all worth it. We will absolutely go back. In fact, we loved it so much that we booked our parents in for the following night because we knew they would love it just as much as us.

We’ve taken nearly twelve months since moving back to Noosaville to visit Ricky’s and wished we’d not procrastinated. The outlook is exceptional, as is the service and the food. The team make you feel very comfortable and the atmosphere is as relaxed as the river view. All the meals were great however the soufflé is special. If you’re visiting or a local, I’d suggest you put a meal at Ricky’s on the list.

A Birthday Lunch to Remember For my birthday lunch, I couldn’t have been happier with the entire experience. The location was stunning, the food was absolutely heavenly, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. It’s clear the team at Ricky’s genuinely strive to make your visit memorable. We had dined at a well-known Brisbane restaurant the night before, but I would choose Ricky’s over it any day of the week. My international guests were also blown away — both by the incredible flavours and the thoughtful recommendations made by our wonderful waitress. Thank you for making my birthday lunch so special. I can’t wait to return!

One of the best restaurants along the river (come during day light to see the Bewick river) with outstanding services and dishes. Everything is to perfection and the passionfruit souffle is a must try! Unfortunately we had a table next to an extremely noisy table of 9 girls screaming and shouting at their own excitement, disregarded and disrespected everyone else. We will ask to be away from the big tables in our next reservation.

Great day at this restaurant, my partner and I are up from Melbourne and we were told about this place from friends there. We were greeted at the door with smiles, almost like the two men at the door were excited we had arrived. We immediately felt comfortable. We sat down and within minutes our waitress came over, again, so friendly and bubbly. The food was amazing, the drinks went down a treat, all in all it was an amazing experience/day. Thank you Ricky’s team.

Easily the best restaurant we visited on our journey thru Noosa! Fantastic oysters, sashimi, and steak. Wish we could have come back for another night!!